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Liverpool and Tottenham miss out on Barcelona youngster

Liverpool and Tottenham target Cristian Tello has ruled out a January exit from Barcelona - but says he will consider his future in Catalonia at the end of the season.

The forward, 22, penned a new five-year deal in the summer but has managed only 264 minutes of first-team action this season.

With a clutch of international stars, such as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Alexis Sanchez, ahead of him in the forward pecking order, it was recently suggested that he would be farmed out on loan in January.

However, Tello is adamant he will battle hard for a place at the Nou Camp and will only think about seeking pastures new in the summer.

He told Spanish newspaper Sport: "I'm young, I want to play and to enjoy. If it is not possible at this club, I will consider an exit at the end of the season.

"I am thrilled to be where I am, grateful to the club and everyone and now I can only take advantage of any opportunities."